Real Estate News
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Direct Connect adds novated leases to service list in exciting partnership with Oly
Direct Connect prides itself on the quality of our connections. Our service partners are highly regarded in their respective industries, including energy, removals, cleaning, broadband and telecommunications - and now, novated leases!
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Barry Plant’s International Women’s Day Lunch Spotlights Important Conversations
International Women’s Day is a time to listen to, learn from, and celebrate women.
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High-performing local agent to open Ray White Pyes Pa
Ray White real estate expert Kale Kirk has made a significant mark on the industry after starting his career in 2019.
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Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with Wellington seeing the biggest decline.
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Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home
Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years, with new homebuyers now spending up to 15 years of their mortgage just paying off these costs.
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Ray White Queensland teams up with Netball Queensland / Queensland Firebirds
Ray White Queensland today announced an exciting new partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds.
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Elders Lifestyle Group Announces Rebrand of 21 Offices Across NSW
Elders Lifestyle Group, a trusted name in property services, is excited to announce the rebranding of its 21 offices, spanning from Forster to Brunswick Heads, effective 1 March 2025 - with the business now branded “Lifestyle.”
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Experienced trio take the helm of Ray White Drouin
Ray White Drouin is proud to announce a new chapter in its history, as long-standing team members Dale Atkin, Libby Talbot, and Felicity Bryant assume ownership of the agency.
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Could this happen to you? A $238K lesson in insurance protection
Working in real estate means juggling two equally important responsibilities - selling properties and running a business. That’s why many real estate agents turn to insurance to help protect themselves from potential risks.
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New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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Renovations add value, but not as much as you think
Homeowners considering renovations can expect to make back at least their costs, but several other factors impact the actual value added to properties.
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Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, driven by an influx of high-net-worth buyers.
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Pulse Property Agents launches elite training program for aspiring agents
Pulse Property Agents is proud to introduce its Centre of Excellence, a hands-on training initiative designed to develop the next generation of real estate professionals.
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BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game
When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting, started their careers in property management, they quickly noticed a recurring pattern—BDMs were expected to generate leads and convert landlords with little guidance, while PMs juggled retention, client relationships, and mounting workloads in an increasingly competitive market. Both spent years refining their…
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Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction clearance rates improving, according to the latest data from Domain. New supply reached a four-month high, marking the second-highest February level on record.
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US housing shortage reaches nearly 4 million homes
America is facing a critical housing shortage of 3.8 million homes, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of Americans despite recent construction gains.
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Ray White Queensland welcomes Jett Templeton
Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce that experienced auctioneer Jett Templeton has joined the corporate team as Sales Performance Specialist.
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Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home
The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves is now on the market for £5 million (AUD $9.7 million).
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REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025 REACH Australia and New Zealand program, featuring six innovative companies poised to revolutionise the real estate industry.
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Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin in US$2.4 billion deal
Redfin has announced that it will be acquired by Rocket Companies in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.4 billion, marking a significant shift in the real estate and mortgage industries.
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Doubled income by breaking free from traditional constraints
For more than a decade, real estate agent Jarred Hancox found himself grappling with the constraints and pressures of traditional real estate agencies.
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High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead
Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to recent data.
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Rental affordability hits record low across Australia
Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households able to afford just over a third of available rentals.
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Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets
Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally according to a new report.
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Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking
Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest Realtor.com report.
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Victoria strengthens renter rights with new laws
Victoria has passed new laws strengthening renter protections, including a complete ban on ‘no reason’ evictions.
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Australian agents in world ranking
RE/MAX LLC, the global real estate franchise company and subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., released its TOP 100 and TOP 50 GLOBAL+WORLDWIDE lists at the annual RE/MAX R4® convention in Las Vegas to honour its top 2024 producers from the worldwide network.
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A community focus for the Hills district
Seema Joshi, an experienced professional with a strong background in management accounting and a passion for real estate, has launched Ray White Beaumont Hills.
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Homes listed in late May sell for $5,600 more, says Zillow
A new Zillow analysis has found that timing is everything when selling a home. In the U.S, homes listed in the last two weeks of May in 2024 sold for an average of 1.6% more, translating to an extra $5,600 on a typical U.S. home
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New home approvals rise, signalling progress for housing supply
New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level since December 2022, offering some positive news for the construction industry.
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Hope for housing affordability after RBA rate cut
Housing affordability in Australia might be at a record low, but the RBA rate cut suggests 2025 may bring welcome relief for both buyers and renters.
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iD4me unveils enhanced mobile platform for real estate agents, revolutionising on-the-go data access
Australian fast-growing PropTech company, a leading provider of residential contact data trusted by real estate professionals nationwide, is proud to announce the launch of its newly revamped platform, designed for maximum functionality on mobile devices.
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Jazz Real Estate Eview Group expands in Point Cook, elevating luxury market presence and team growth
In a bold move signaling unstoppable growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Jazz Real Estate Eview Group is opening the doors to a larger, more dynamic office space in Point Cook.
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Regional migration trend started well before COVID
More Australians are moving from capital cities to regional areas in a long-term trend that began well before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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